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Dive site guide · Abu Ramada reef complex · Pinnacle / erg

Erg Abu Ramada — dive site guide

Also known as Camel Reef, Erg Camel

Erg Abu Ramada is a coral pinnacle (erg) on the east side of Abu Ramada island, in the Abu Ramada reef complex south of the Giftun Islands. Sources document depths to 30 m. Regularly reported life includes soft coral, anthias and morays. Published positions disagree, so the map shows an approximate area.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Erg Abu Ramada
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Pinnacle / erg
Max documented depth 30 m
Typical depth about 16 m
Current Variable
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Day boat
Boat time < 30 min

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe 3 pinnacles, small caves, soft coral and three-peaked erg.

  • Plateau

What marine life can you see?

Regularly seen: Soft coral, anthias and morays.

Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Blacktip reef sharks and barracudas.

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: CMAS ** / AOW (per wannadive)

Safety: Depth, current.

How is it dived?

Getting there: < 30 min from Hurghada.

Circle the three ergs at ascending depths; eaves on E side of largest erg and N side of middle one.

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